The early American novel.

Author/creator Petter, Henri
Format Book
Publication Info[Columbus] : Ohio State University Press, [©1971]
Descriptionxiii, 500 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents The Moral and Critical Discussion -- American Literature? -- A Novelist's Practices: Mrs. Rowson -- The Pernicious Novels Exposed : "Female Quixotism" -- Usable Fiction -- Didactic Fiction -- Satirical and Polemical Fiction -- The Love Story -- Self-Denial -- Cruel Parents -- Perfidious Rivalry -- A Rival Passion -- Overwhelming Odds -- Illegitimate Love -- Seduction -- The Novel of Adventure -- "Fortune's Foot-Ball" -- Mystery and Terror -- Lofty Crive -- Strands of History.
Local noteLittle-124578--305131051687/
Bibliography noteBibliography: p. 465-492.
LCCN 73114737
ISBN0814201458
ISBN9780814201459

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks PS375 .P4 ✔ Available Place Hold